Boyd's Genuine Porcelain Lined Cap 1870-80s
How long is this article? 1,181 words, 7 images, about an 8 minute read
When I was at university, I took several archaeology courses and even considered continuing my studies in that direction. But for some unknown reason, almost a flip of a coin, I decided on history instead. Whether it was the right decision, I'll never know. I loved science, but was crappy at scientific equations, so that field was out.
So with history, head deep in books, travelling to explore and discover, and teach those that would listen, I carried on. More recently, I took up metal detecting, which leads me to this article. The first of many I will sporadically deliver under the description “Bits of History.”
While the Boyd's Genuine Porcelain Lined Cap might not sound exciting, such a thing played a huge role helping our pioneers survive. With its discovery near Humpback under years of dirt, it opened for me (and I hope you) yet another historical world lurking in the Westshore to explore.
A jar cap is not just a jar cap. When I uncovered it, I was unsure what I had found. It looked and felt different, but was caked in dirt. With a little tap water and tender cleaning, I discovered inside the cap was white glass. On that white glass, around its outside is stamped “Boyd's Genuine Porcelain Lined Cap”. I must admit, my historical senses went off. I had to discover more about this piece of our pioneer history.
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